Category: Hotel investment
Hotel investment in Spain: military authorization requirement
Anyone wishing to purchase a hotel, hotel asset, or plot of land in Spain for use in a tourism project will have first studied the feasibility of the investment and reviewed the property from both a technical and a legal standpoint. If the potential buyer or investor is also a foreign national, it should be […]
Change of hotel operator: key employment points of the transfer of employees
As we explained in our previous post, a change of hotel operator can trigger a transfer of undertakings with direct implications on the hotel’s employees. Along with receiving a business as a going concern, in most cases the new operator must take on the workers already providing services at the hotel, with all their rights […]
Change of hotel operator and transfer of undertakings: a critical issue
A change of operator can trigger a transfer of undertakings with significant legal implications for the new operator, especially in the fields of tax and employment. A change of hotel operator takes place when a new company steps in to operate an establishment previously operated by another. Although the concept is simple, the legal implications […]
“Special private economic zones” (‘zonas económicas especiales privadas’ or ZEEP): a new horizon for tourism investment in Peru
The new regulations governing “private special economic zones” (zonas económicas especiales privadas or ZEEP) pave the way for a privately managed investment model featuring tax and customs incentives in Peru. We analyze the implications for the tourism and hotel sector, which finds in this instrument a strategic opportunity to develop projects under a strengthened legal […]
What non-European investors in the Spanish hotel sector need to know regarding foreign direct investment (FDI) control in Spain
During 2025 hotel investment in Spain broke a record by going above €4 billion (+ 21% higher compared to 2024). The investor profile encompasses hotel groups, family offices, private investors, funds and investment firms. Although home investors took center stage once again, international capital also played an important role, predominantly European investors, although capital from […]
Money laundering in Mexico: a new risk focus for hotel investment
In 2026, Mexico’s hotel sector will face intensified anti–money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) expectations. The authorities will concentrate supervision on vulnerable activities such as real estate development and leasing, as well as intercompany lending, demanding effective and auditable controls. This will require hotels and chains to strengthen the real‑world effectiveness of their compliance programs. […]
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